Iowa offers scaled back contract to AFSCME union in Des Moines
Iowa negotiators proposed a two year restart with a 1 percent yearly base pay raise and removed most health and other benefits from the current contract. AFSCME Council 61 says the move trashes 40 years of bargaining and vows legal challenge.
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Iowa State President grilled over hiring and spending hikes
Lawmakers pressed Iowa State University President Steven Leath on hiring practices and use of state funds as university presidents sought more money. Quirmbach questioned two high salary hires, while Leath defended exceptions for top talent. The session noted ISU enrollment at a record 36,660 and a drop in state aid to 29 percent of the budget, with promises to cut the student faculty gap and curb debt if funding rises. Bruce Harreld of Iowa said UI would restore scholarships if tuition rises with peers and efficiencies offset costs.
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Courts toss two Cedar Rapids traffic camera cases
The Iowa Court of Appeals upheld lower rulings dismissing two suits against Cedar Rapids automated traffic cameras. One suit by Maria Leaf challenged a $75 speeding ticket and the camera ordinance as unconstitutional. the other involved six plaintiffs alleging violations of state law. Both rulings leave room for possible discretionary appeal to the Iowa Supreme Court.
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Jim Laren
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Court of Appeals
Corrections on Pantry Visits and Golf Course Closure
The North Liberty Community Pantry reported over 9,000 visits last year, up about 3 percent, after a misidentification in The Gazette. The Jones Golf Course closure vote won’t appear on Cedar Rapids City Council agenda. a Community Letter in Insight had incorrect information.
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